PRODUCT REVIEW: Thumbnail Extension for Small Hands

Why didn't we think of that?

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This is one of those products where you say "why didn't I think of that?" Well, Chris Robson and his team at the Robson Company solved a problem when one of their women rider staffers was having trouble reaching her motorcycle's turn signal buttons. Her hands are too small to reach the turn signal on her Harley-Davidson without having to move her hand off the throttle or clutch -- which is not a good thing when you're riding. So the Thumbnail Extension was born.

Demonstrating how my thumb can easily reach the turn signal with the thumbnail extension taped on.

The plastic extension piece tapes to your existing turn signal button so those with small hands can easily reach their turn signal without having to move their hand off the throttle or clutch. The product is a little piece of plastic with double-sided tape on the back. Instructions on the packaging say to clean the surface of the turn signal button with alcohol. There's an alcohol packet included. This is so the surface is free of grease and dirt so the tape will stick better.

You simply remove the film off the double sided tape and press the turn signal extension onto your existing turn signal. The tape is pretty strong so the extension stays on. The time we tested the product we never had problems with it coming off -- so long as you don't apply more than normal pressure to it. It's only tape, so if you want to remove it, you can.

There are two extensions in a package, one for each turn signal. They fit 1996 to current Harley-Davidson models only. They come in black ($10) and chrome ($15). You pay for shipping which is estimated on where you live. It cost me $5. Visit RobsonCo.com or call 814.774.5914. Definitely a problem solver for those with small hands.

Reader Comments

Can't say enough good things about this product. I could "manage" to get the signals on but this makes it so much easier and convenient.

AV Donovan
Seal Beach, CA
Monday, July 13, 2009

When I first started riding I had no idea that putting on my turn indicators could be such a task. I have small hands and had to look and move my whole hand just to turn on the indicator. What a mess and dangerous too!

I found these thumbnail extensions and bought them right away. As soon as they came I walked right from my mailbox 10 feet away to my bike and put them on right then and there. I took my bike around the block (OK, further than a block) and was so surprised how comfortable they were. No more looking down. It made me feel more confident. My son (5 feet 11 inches) got on sometime after and was amazed at how much closer it made it for me. Comfort and safety. Thanks guys!

Marilyn
La Habra, CA
Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Great article. I have the same problem. I'm ordering mine today. Thanks to the comment on the smaller grips for Harleys too. Great idea, I'm going to get a set of those too. I'm planning some longer rides to womens events this year and it will be nice to be more comfortable.

I also just wanted to say what a great site you have. Super information for new riders as well as experienced. Thank you for your effort and insight into womens riding issues. It's so nice to have a site of our own.

Diane
Stevens Point, WI
Wednesday, March 18, 2009

I purchased the thumbnails from Chris Robson and love them. I have very small hands also and I was always fumbling and having to look for the turn signal...not any longer. It puts it right at my thumb and it is just awesome!

Jayne
Phoenix, AZ
Tuesday, March 10, 2009

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